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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,792.20, 346,093.16 and 143,364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,792.20, 346,093.16 and 143,364.54 is: 197,843.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,792.20 : 346,093.16 = 143,364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,792.20/346,093.16 = 143,364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,792.20x = 346,093.16 × 143,364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,792.20x = 49,617,486,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,617,486,680.55/250,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,843.02

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